Per Diem Hospice RN: Compassionate Home Care & On-Call

Optum; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase plan

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Per diem Hospice Registered Nurse in Aiken, SC to provide compassionate, patient-centered care. You will assess needs, coordinate individualized care plans, manage symptoms, educate families, and collaborate with the clinical team to ensure high-quality hospice services.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, care planning, progress updates to the team, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial nursing assessment on new admissions
• Completes, coordinates, and revises the total plan of care and maintains continuity of patient care by collaborating with appropriate staff
• Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team
• Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to care center policies
• Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate
• Educates families on patient condition, needs and care
• Makes referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed, or documents rationale for not doing so
• Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Per diem Hospice Registered Nurse in Aiken, SC to provide compassionate, patient-centered care. You will assess needs, coordinate individualized care plans, manage symptoms, educate families, and collaborate with the clinical team to ensure high-quality hospice services.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, care planning, progress updates to the team, and maintaining accurate documentation.